DOHA (AFP) — Nearly three million World Cup tickets have been sold, FIFA said Sunday, Nov. 20, as the governing body's president revealed the tournament had helped push revenues over the past four years to a record $7.5 billion. Ecuador players cheer on their supporters after they won the...
Ecuador supporters cheer ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group A football match between Qatar and Ecuador at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha on November 20, 2022. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) DOHA (AFP) — Tens of thousands of people streamed Sunday, Nov. 20, towards a...
Like any other leagues in the country, the UNTV Cup looks for a big comeback after a two-year stoppage due to Covid outbreak as it stages its 9th season on Monday, Nov. 21, at the Araneta Coliseum. Defending champion Department of Environment and Natural Resources Known as “The League of Public...
DOHA (AFP) — Ballon D'Or winner Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the World Cup with a left thigh injury on Saturday, Nov. 19, dealing a serious blow to defending champions France's hopes of retaining the trophy. France's forward Karim Benzema takes part in a training session at the...
Grammy-nominated K-pop idol group BTS member Jungkook will be performing at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and his agency has released the details. Big Hit Music released a statement on Nov. 19 about Jungkook, who is now in Qatar for the opening ceremony slated on Nov....
The first Mayor Eric L. Olivarez Golf Cup has raised P3 million for the kids at the Parañaque City Therapy Center for Children with Special Needs. The charity event was held at the Tagaytay Midlands Golf Club on Friday, Nov. 18. Olivarez said the annual charity last held in 2019 before the...
PARIS, France (AFP) — Betting turnover on the World Cup will be in the billions of dollars -- and bookmakers fear a big payout if Gareth Southgate's England side finally win the trophy after a 56-year wait. People pose for photos next to a giant replica on the World Cup trophy in front of Stadium...
A Learning Management System (LMS) for the City University of Pasay (CUP) was launched to help teaching personnel and students during face-to-face classes, as well as in blended and online learning. According to Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano, the program called CUP Smartbook LMS was presented on...
DOHA (AFP) — Superstar Lionel Messi warmed up for the World Cup with a goal in an easy Argentina victory on Wednesday, Nov. 16, while reigning champions France touched down in Qatar. United Arab Emirates' defender Khalifa Al Hammadi (L) marks Argentina's forward Lionel Messi during the...
By NIKOLE JAVIER Justin Brownlee is expected to suit up for Gilas Pilipinas in the sixth window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers as his naturalization bid moves forward in the House of Representatives. The resident PBA reinforcement, who went through a delayed process in his...
DOHA (AFP) — The week-long countdown to the World Cup in Qatar began on Monday as the world's leading footballers focused their attention on one of the most controversial tournaments in history. People gather for photos around the World Cup countdown clock in Doha on November 14, 2022, ahead...
A four-cornered battle among defending champion Thailand, Australia, Japan and Korea looms with host Philippines out to pull off a surprise in the Asia-Pacific Amateur Team Championship otherwise known as the Nomura Cup starting Tuesday at the Masters course of the Manila Southwoods Golf and...
